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Other Dryer Features
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be
tumble dried. If your model did not come with a drying
rack, you may order one.
Place the front bar
under the lip of the lint
screen opening.
i. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front
bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight
should not exceed i0 tbs. Leave space between items,
but do not let items hang over the sides or through
the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the
drying rack.
4. Select a timed cycle. If items to be dried contain
plastic, foam rubber, rubber-like materials, feathers or
down, then only use the air dry temperature setting.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the
lint screen. If tint screen is not in place, tumbling items
could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to
the dryer.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soit and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric
damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Fabricsoftenersheet.
, Overloading.
Overdrying causes static
electricity.
Lint screen not dean when
cycle began.
, Lint is attached to "pills."
SOLUTIONS
Rub fabric softener stains with
bar soap. Rinse and rewash.
Reduce load size and rewash
using liquid fabric softener in
the final rinse.
Or, add a fabric softener sheet
and tumble without heat.
Use lint brush or roller to
remove lint.
Use a lint brush or shaver to
remove pills.
Pilling , Overdrying.
(Fibers break
off,ball up and
cling to fabric.)
Shrinking _ Temperature too high. • Irreversible condition.
Overdrying.
Wrinkling _ Overloading. • Reduce load size and tumble at
Leaving items in dryer after medium or low heat for 5-10
cycle ends. minutes.
Remove items immediately.
Hang or fold.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
, Add a few bath towels to small loads
for proper tumbling.
, Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air
dried.
, Use proper drying temperature.
, Place fabric softener sheet on top of
load before starting the dryer.
, Do not overload dryer.
, Use fabric softener in washer or dryer
to reduce static electricity.
, Remove items when they are slightly
damp to avoid overdrying.
, Check that lint filter is clean and in
place.
, Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
, When ironing, use spray starch or
fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
, Turn items inside out to reduce
abrasion.
, Follow fabric care label directions.
, If shrinking is a concern, check load
often.
, Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay fiat to complete drying.
, Block knits into shape.
, Do not overload dryer.
, Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
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